Spirits of Happy Valley

Come February, most of us who live in central Pennsylvania are asking, “Ugh, will this winter ever end?”  Even someone who loves the snow as much as I do knows this feeling. We long for the light and warmth of spring and summer, but instead are forced to face another month of cold and darkness.…

Welp, it is January and all the decorations are (hopefully) packed away for next year. Yes, the holidays are over, along with all the merriment that went with them. I hope it was a great time for all. Now, for many of us it is time to get back on track towards a healthy lifestyle. …

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Around these parts, no matter where you turn you are bound to find a Penn State logo or theme on something, especially during football season. From stickers on cars to flags outside of homes, and from the clothing people wear to the tattoos on their bodies, Penn State fans really love to show their pride.…

I truly enjoy walking into a dark neighborhood bar to meet some friends for a drink, because I just know I am going to have a fun time. Sure, the floors at these establishments may be a little sticky and there may not be a big fancy menu, but no matter, the drinks are cheap…

Ahhhh, it is finally September, and I could not be happier. September brings us cooler temperatures, the start of that beautiful fall foliage, football Saturdays (go, Nittany Lions) and Sundays, and, maybe best of all, Oktoberfest (sometimes spelled Octoberfest) style beers. Yes, some may clamor for pumpkin spice lattes, but to me the flavor of…

There is something perfect about sitting outside on a warm summer night enjoying an ice cold beer and a hot dog with friends at the old ball yard. From the crack of the bat to the smell of roasted nuts in the air, I love it all.  While we don’t have a big league team…

Imagine finishing up a long hike or an epic mountain bike ride in Rothrock State Forest and having a chill place to go with your family and friends (even the four-legged variety) to enjoy a pint by the firepit with some nice food and plenty of comfortable space to share stories of your adventure. Call…

Need fresh ideas for your next local beverage? Try one—or more—of these Town&Gown staff favorites, from fruity to flowery (really!) to just plain refreshing. See more favorites in the full story at https://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODN/TownAndGown/default.aspx?href=INGZTG/2023/06/02

Over the past eight months or so, ever since construction of the Boal City Brewery began on the historic Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum property, I have been asked often by inquiring (and thirsty) souls, “Any idea of when that new brewery in Boalsburg is going to open? It looks like it is going…